1986 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (327 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 389 kg more than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Crown Victoria | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5702 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3378 mm |
